AliceNov2011 Member

Here we are, just 10 days young as a group, and almost 900 members! That tells me that there's a real hunger (pun intended) for women (of the grown up variety) to get together and share their experiences on our journey to health. I am so happy that you have all come together here. Feel free to invite your friends (here's…

You're right! The MFP macro recalculation cascades DOWN the list from whatever number you change. So I've found you might have to go UP first and change CARBS to something much lower so that it gives you enough to play with. Once you set PROTEIN and FAT where you want them, CARBS should be correct (the balance left). Does…

That ABSOLUTELY made my day! Thank you so much. When I started on this journey almost a year ago, I had NO IDEA that it was going to bring me here and introduce me to all of you. I'm so excited that we're all here for the same reasons (well, the details change, but not to overall purpose), and that everyone is so POSITIVE…

Tell me how you've tried it and we'll see if we can diagnose the problem. ;c)

I make huge pots of lentils every couple of months and then freeze in portion-sized baggies to pull out whenever I want them -- 2 or 3 times a week. I love-love-love the idea of adding quinoa! Great way to mix it up! Thanks for the idea. ;c)

Sorry. I thought I had replied to this! They're in the organic/health food section of Kroger or by the tofu at Whole Foods.

Between 67-112g.

And here is the best (and easiest) body fat % calculator I've found. It's the one the U.S. Navy uses: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcalculator.htm

No. I feel like my exercise calories probably balance the mistakes I make in counting + all those hidden calories (I eat out a lot). However, I do tend to eat a bit more on those days in general -- since I cycle, I give those days some added protein.

They say we should set our protein first at .6-1g per lb of lean body mass (LBM) or our body weight (i.e., ~90-120g/day for most of us), then our fat at about 1/2 that amount, and let the carbs fall where they may -- assuming they are the "good" kind. So if you manually set your protein & fat macros by AMOUNT (letting…

That's great, Debbie! FYI -- I've read that women over 50 should reduce their sodium to 1500mg max... Food for thought as you prepare to cross over to the big 5-0. ;c) I've also read that we should set our protein first at .6-1g per lb of LBM or body weight (i.e., ~90-120g/day for most of us), then our fat at about 1/2…

I get Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Isolate from Kroger. I hear they also have it at Wal-mart and lots of other places. Nutrition in 1 scoop: Calories: 130 Carbs: 1 Fat: 0 Protein: 30 Sodium: 85 Sugar: 0 I like the vanilla mixed in Greek Yogurt. I haven't been eating it very long, but really do like it. They also make…

I'm working at home today and it's the first REALLY cold day of the year, so it's going to be all I can do to get myself out of the house this evening to go to pilates class!

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I buy candy I don't especially like, then encourage the kids to take large fistfuls so there's nothing left! ;c)

I think it's really about nourishing the lean muscle you have, and building new. You need protein for that. But besides all that, it fills you up and sustains you longer than carbs, which as we all know from eating at Chinese all-you-can-eat buffets, fill you up real well for about two hours... My lean body mass is about…

I've tried 'em all, and this body fat calculator worked best (and easiest) for me. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcalculator.htm

MFP sets protein really low. You can go with anywhere from .8g per pound of LBM to 1g per pound of body weight, depending on who you ask and how much you strength train.

I did this with my real numbers for the year and discovered that all the online calculators had my TDEE at 200 calories higher than reality. Here's how I explain your method: 1. Add up all the NET calories for the month. 2. Add up all the pounds lost for the month, and multiply that number by 3500 (# of calories in a…

I LOOOOOVE shirataki noodles! In Atlanta, I get them at Whole Foods or Kroger. You can certainly get them online: http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/ Rinse, drain, and throw them in whatever pan or sauce you're using for your protein and vegetables so they can soak up the flavor, or add a little toasted sesame oil, ponzu, or…

I'll start! A my name is Alice and I live in Atlanta (and that's a coincidence... I don't sell Apples.) I'm 54 and I've lost a little over 50 pounds since this time last year. I've got about 20ish to go, and I'm pretty sure these last few are going to take as long as the first 50! I tend to over-study new interests, so if…

Welcome, Heather! We only just started this group two days ago, so you're definitely in on the ground floor! Please continue to share whatever's on your mind. We are all in the same boat, just with different paddles, and it's so exciting to see women empowering each other! If you have any questions or concerns, please…

Welcome back, darlin' -- great to see your smiling face! ;c)

This (below) is brilliant. I just applied this formula month-by-month to my entire year (I keep a spreadsheet, too) and it averaged TO THE CALORIE to what I had figured my actual TDEE is, given where I maintained during a reset. And that number is 200 calories lower than what all the online calculators tell me. Thank you…

That's so awesome! I can run up and down the stairs without my knees clicking or worrying about falling down. My feet don't hurt when they hit the floor. I bought several pairs of size 10 jeans (down 3+ sizes). Good week!

I grew up in Birmingham. ;c)

I love how global we are!

We have a club within a club!

Wow! That sounds sooo good! I will definitely try them. Thanks for posting! LMK when you try them!

That's why I went looking for a good margarita. I like wine, and will sometimes have a vodka with soda or a light lemon drop (i.e., no sugar). White Russians are so far in my past I can't imagine them anymore! ;c)